Chevrolet Silverado Complaints (2026)

149 consumer complaints on file.

#11774166October 28, 2026
ENGINE
At time of incident this truck had about 5500 miles on it. Prior to this incident, I received no warnings, messages, and experienced no adverse symptoms. I was towing an 18ft Fleetwood Pioneer travel trailer. While traveling at about 70 mph, and climbing a mild grade, the transmission shifted down, and shortly after the engine started loosing power. RPMs remained constant for about 5-10 seconds, but speed was dropping. Then RPMs fluctuated for about another 5-10 seconds. Then no response to accelerator after that. Upon pulling over, LOW OIL PRESSURE message appeared, then ATTEMPT ENGINE RESTART. Upon attempting restart, could hear some pretty weird noises but engine did not restart, and I aborted start attempt. Dealership has ordered a replacement motor under warranty. I was stranded on a narrow shoulder of the freeway for about 1.5 hours awaiting a tow truck. Vehicles sped by at 80 mph which compromised safety, especially when tow truck arrived and he worked on hooking up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11774048October 27, 2026
POWER TRAIN, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
The 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Lt. Can jump modes on its own. When in 4 wheel drive rear wheels lock up. This has been causing poor gas mileage. The lane assist does not hold, it travels well outside of lanes. Cannot use.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773597October 26, 2026
ENGINE
I took my truck and atvs from Ohio to Michigan for vacation. We took my truck out. We swerved to miss a deer. Pulled over to check everything out and the truck shut down and would not start. Called roadside assistance, they towed vehicle to a Chevy dealer. Dealer calls me later that afternoon telling me the engine locked up and needed replaced. The truck had 5,800 miles when this happened. We were also traveling at low speeds. If this had happened on the freeway it may have caused a serious accident and may have resulted in injury or loss of life. Since they replaced the failed engine with the same engine I am concerned it will do this again and have no confidence in this vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773653October 26, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, WHEELS
My 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD has suffered three original Goodyear tire sidewall failures within 13,290 miles. One failure damaged a rear hydraulic brake line while driving. Serious safety hazard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773693October 26, 2026
ENGINE
Driving on [XXX] in Maryland, engine just stopped. Pulled to the shoulder. Engine refused to start. Was towing a 7300lb Airstream Flying Cloud trailer. If unable to pull on to shoulder, would have been stopped i the slow lane of the road. Weiner Chevrolet in Cumberland, MD. Has confirmed that the engine seized up. They are replacing the engine. There was no indication of anything wrong till the engine stopped running. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773739October 26, 2026
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I bought the truck at 6,400 miles. I was on my way to the dealership because of a clanking sound I heard the day I brought it home. It was at 7,007 miles when it went down. I had it for a total of 5 days. I was coming from a stop when it suddenly lurched and I heard rattling and clanging noises. It had been making noises around 6500 miles that were most likely drivetrain related. Luckily, I was on a side road when the engine locked up. No warning lights. Had the truck towed to the dealership. They said the engine needs to be replaced. Still no delivery date given.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773482October 25, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, STEERING
The vehicle's power steering went out mid drive on the road after being driven about 2 miles. I was unable to turn the wheel. I attempted to restart the car at that point is when the engine would not start. The truck did not move in the middle of traffic. This is caused by some electrical problem. The dealer does not know what the issue is and they could not duplicate the issue. It is the second time it has happened to me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773425October 24, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Due to a manufacturing defect outlined in Gm internal bulletin #PIT6452E caused an electrical motor to stall, overheat, melting the plastic HVAC box and actuator doors and fill the cabin with a burning plastic smell. 50°+ heat above cabin thermostat setting was documented blowing extreme heat and burning plastic smell into the cabin. The electrical short, burning smell and melted components make the vehicle unsafe to drive. The heat issue has been reproduced by the technician. Documentation of this issue is currently not available in writing. Verbally I am told all this but Both Kendall Chevrolet of Marysville and GM customer care supervisors refuse to put in writing any mention of melting, burning, electrical short, safety hazards or that the vehicle is not safe to drive, even after multiple requests for written documentation. The only inspection I am aware of is from Kendall Chevrolet service department. No dashboard lights or warnings illuminated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11772984October 22, 2026
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the power steering assist system became inoperable. The contact stated that while driving in the middle lane, the vehicle failed to keep sufficient distance from other vehicles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions; however, the failure was not duplicated or confirmed by the dealer or an engineer during a test drive. The contact was informed that the feature was associated with passing lanes on the highway and was operating as designed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by email, and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11772181October 19, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS, VISIBILITY/WIPER
A warning light illuminated as the driver was pulling into a bank parking lot. The vehicle was left running while the driver briefly stepped away to use the ATM. When he returned, he saw smoke coming out of the glove compartment. When the glovebox was opened, an active fire was already burning inside the dash cavity behind it. The fire grew rapidly and resulted in full cabin flashover, destroying the interior, melting wiring, and causing structural damage. The burn pattern clearly shows the fire originated inside the passenger-side dash/glovebox area, not the engine compartment. Photographs taken immediately after the incident show melted and fused copper wiring, arc beads, vaporized insulation, and connectors burned from the inside outward. Harness bundles were burned from the inside out, consistent with electrical arcing. A torch lighter stored in the glovebox did not ignite and played no role in the fire. Chlorine stored in the truck bed is a non-combustible oxidizer and cannot ignite or melt wiring. These facts eliminate external ignition sources. The area behind the glovebox contains multiple electrical components with known failure modes, including the body control module, fuse block, HVAC blower motor resistor, and airbag wiring harness. The warning light appearing shortly before the fire and the fire beginning while the vehicle was left running strongly indicate an internal electrical failure. The manufacturer inspected the vehicle and issued a denial but has refused to release photographs, diagnostic logs, investigator notes, or the third-party report, preventing independent verification of the cause.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11772271October 19, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss, equipped with the 5.3L V8 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission, intermittently experiences a complete engine stall while the vehicle is still moving. This condition typically occurs following an extended period of driving, during braking and deceleration at approximately 1 to 5 mph. The vehicle locks the emergency brake and the engine stops. This happened in stop/go traffic as well as in my neighborhood. As the vehicle approaches a complete stop, the engine begins to struggle, with noticeable hesitation and a reduction in engine RPM, before shutting off completely. When the engine stalls, the transmission automatically shifts into Neutral, requiring me to restart the engine before I can resume driving. This is not normal automatic engine start/stop operation. The issue occurs even when the automatic start/stop feature has been manually disabled. The engine shuts down unexpectedly without driver input or an intentional shutdown command. The intermittent nature of this malfunction makes it difficult to predict when the vehicle will stall. The unexpected loss of engine power while the vehicle is moving creates a significant safety concern, particularly when braking, turning, entering intersections, or maneuvering in traffic. The vehicle could become temporarily disabled in an active roadway, increasing the risk of a collision. I have identified reports from other owners of 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles describing similar unexpected engine shutdowns during low-speed operation, including instances where the transmission shifts into Neutral and requires an engine restart. The cause of this malfunction has not been determined. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether this condition represents a broader safety defect affecting 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with the 5.3L V8 engine. I am concerned this could happen on the highway or cause an accident. Dealer cannot replicate...
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11771773October 17, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Brand new twenty twenty-six GM diesel. CAN bus dead, no modules communicate. Brakes locked three times while driving. Empty DPF, constant regen, extreme heat, fire risk. Check engine light never comes on. Odometer dropped seven fifty-three miles in dealer records. OnStar dead, shows zero. Twenty-two complaints logged, zero repairs. Secretary signed off everything fine in four hours with no mechanic. Salvaged twenty twenty-three control arms on a twenty twenty-six build. Rusted steering, bent scratched frame with new parts underneath. Oil pump replaced one month after delivery, large date scrubbed off pan. Midnight service stickers. Death wobble, broken shocks, AC line blocked pedals. GM cancelled buyback three times. Unsafe, defectively assembled.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11771812October 17, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On October 17, 2026, approximately two minutes after driving smoke started to fill the cabin. It appeared to be coming from behind the rear seat area. I pulled over and could not find the source of the smoke so I drove back home and shut the truck off in my driveway. Almost immediately after shutting the truck off the rear glass on either side of the middle sliding window shattered, but stayed in place. The middle sliding window did not shatter. I then called Chevrolet road side service and the vehicle was towed to a dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11771516October 15, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Vehicle comes to a stop sign on a low pitch hill. Driver releases the break and presses the gas portal to drive forward and vehicle begins rolling backwards. Driver looks down at the dash and sees a “press start button” message. Driver pressed start button and hears the engine come to life. Driver releases the break and presses the gas pedal to accelerate. Vehicle rolls backwards again. Another message to press start. Driver presses start again. Vehicle is now in park and with the parking break engaged. Driver releases parking break, shifts to drive and is now able to leave the intersection. Issue causes risk of collision due to unexpected rollback. Service appointment schedule for 10/15/26. No warnings presented beyond the start message errors listed above. Newly purchased vehicle: 2026 model year. Appx mileage at time of incident: 122 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11771518October 15, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
On [XXX], at approximately [XXX], I was driving my 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST (5.3L V8, 4WD), leased new on [XXX], with about 122 miles on the odometer. I came to a complete stop at a stop sign on an uphill grade at [XXX]. The Auto Stop/Start feature shut the engine off while I held the brake, as designed. When I released the brake to proceed, the engine did not restart, and the truck rolled backward down the grade. The instrument cluster displayed "Press start button." I pressed the start button, the engine started, and I released the brake again. The truck again rolled backward, and the cluster again displayed "Press start button." At this point, the vehicle was in park and with the parking break engaged. I pressed start a second time. I released the parking brake, shifted into Drive, and was finally able to proceed. In total there were 2 failed restarts after an Auto Stop event, 2 uncommanded rollbacks on an incline, and 1 automatic parking brake engagement. No collision occurred. However, the truck rolled backward toward another vehicle behind it with no engine power, and I had to restart it twice while stopped at an intersection. This is a serious safety hazard in traffic, especially on hills. GM has published Preliminary Information bulletin PIT5689N, "No Restart after an Auto Stop Event / No Crank," covering 2020-2026 Silverado 1500 trucks. It cites a loose or broken engine ground strap as a possible cause. This vehicle is 5 days old and the defect appeared within 116 miles of delivery. I am disabling Auto Stop manually at every startup until the vehicle is repaired. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770768October 13, 2026
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
While driving, the vehicle shifted itself into Park without any driver input and the engine shut off. This has occurred on three occasions, first on May 24, 2026 at approximately 1,000 miles — three days after the vehicle was purchased new. It happened again at approximately 2,300 miles, and a third time at approximately 10,350 miles. Each occurrence happened at less than 10 mph — once while accelerating and twice while decelerating. No crash, fire, or injuries resulted. The vehicle was presented to an authorized Chevrolet dealer for this same defect on two occasions. On the first visit the dealer found no trouble code, could not duplicate the condition, and performed no repair. On the second visit, beginning September 22, 2026, no repair was performed and the vehicle remained out of service in the dealer's custody — 16 working days on that visit alone, 20 cumulative working days across both visits, as of October 13, 2026. A loaner vehicle was provided during both visits. The manufacturer has an open customer assistance case for this defect. The vehicle is not being driven in this condition; if it must be moved, it is moved by tow only. A vehicle that immobilizes itself in motion is a safety hazard to its occupants and to surrounding traffic.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770539October 12, 2026
ENGINE
Engine blown at 3,000 miles while going 73 MPH
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770613October 12, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle has died multiple times, seems to always be 10mph or less so far, stopping or just taking off, the time taking off it felt like I hit something and it died, I had not hit anything, the other times were slowing down and it just dies and seems to shift possibly and dies I have to put in park and start, not a good scenario on a hill with cars behind you. Took to the car dealership in Conway (Superior Chevrolet). They had it for a few minutes came out and told me they knew of an issue as they had 3 others in for same thing but don’t know what’s causing it. Nothing documented, sent me on my way and didn’t seem to care much. I asked if they found out anything if they would call he stated I needed to check back in with them for updates.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770629October 12, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Intermittent complete loss of all audio output on a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD (VIN [XXX], purchased new XXX). When the fault occurs, the vehicle produces no sound of any kind for the entire drive cycle. This includes the audible turn signal confirmation, the seat belt reminder chime, door and key chimes, and the audible alerts for the driver assistance systems (forward collision alert, lane departure, blind spot, park assist). All audible warning capability in the vehicle is lost simultaneously. The failure is intermittent and occurs without warning. It has recurred on multiple dates, most recently XXX during normal highway driving. The dealer performed a global reset per GM's instructions; audio returned, then the fault recurred approximately two weeks later. The reset provides temporary masking, not a repair. This is a known, unresolved GM defect. GM bulletin PIT6406 has covered this condition since XXX replacing two earlier bulletins on the same symptom, and has been revised approximately nine times through XXX. It remains classified as "Preliminary Information" rather than a finalized TSB. GM's own text states engineering is still investigating and instructs that the customer continue driving the vehicle in the interim. The bulletin covers 2022-2026 Silverado and Sierra 1500/2500/3500, Tahoe, Suburban and Yukon. GM has previously treated this same failure mode as a safety defect. NHTSA recall 16V084 and 16V422. Safety consequence: this is a heavy-duty truck used regularly for towing. When the fault is active, the driver receives no audible indication that a turn signal has been left on, no audible collision or lane departure warning, and no seat belt reminder. The vehicle gives the driver no indication the audio system has failed until a warning is needed and does not sound. Operators have no way to know their audible warning systems are inoperative at any given moment. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770681October 12, 2026
ENGINE
The first time I was driving in traffic and the truck shut completely off with no warning the display on the dash indicated,please put in park and restart, Took a straight to the dealership the code said it was a malfunction with a fuel pump. I had it for two weeks. September 27 it happened again. Took it back to the dealership and they’ve had it ever since.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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